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Andy Griffith, 1926-2012

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Legendary actor, director, producer, singer and all-around entertainer Andrew Samuel "Andy" Griffith passed away Tuesday at 86. Griffith is best known for "The Andy Griffith Show."

Actor Andy Griffith reads poem after North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue was sworn into office during North Carolina inaugural ceremonies Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009 at the State Library building in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Jim R. Bounds)
Actor Andy Griffith reads poem after North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue was sworn into office during North Carolina inaugural ceremonies Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009 at the State Library building in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Jim R. Bounds)Read moreASSOCIATED PRESS
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